Vampirella #110 - Alex Toth art

Vampirella magazine #110, 1971 - Alex Toth illustrates his second back-up story featuring a 1930's mob hitman nicknamed the Torpedo. Each page strictly adheres to a grid of nine equally sized panels. The effect gives the feel of a newspaper strip from a much older era. The artist's drawings are more graphic than usual, but convey the plot with an almost minimalist clarity. The bottom of page six shows a compelling portrait of Torpedo: a single eye peers out from the deep shadow of his wide-brim hat. His cold expression after killing an old friend is tough and compelling. Both of Toth's Torpedo stories seem unlikely inclusions for a long-running horror/fantasy magazine. Other artists this issue include: Auraleon, Jose Gonzales, Paul Gillon, Esteban Maroto and Gonzalo Mayo. This is number 3 of 3 Vampirella issues with Toth art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Toth or Vampirella issues. See also this blog's Toth checklist.
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"Torpedo 1936" Toth story pencils and inks 8 pages = ***
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